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OK SB468

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/16/2015

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Calvey

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes that municipal, county, and political subdivision ordinances or policies affecting oil and gas operations constitute a "taking" under Article 2 of the Oklahoma Constitution if they interfere with mineral estate use, substantially increase operational costs, reduce fair market value of minerals, or prohibit access to develop minerals.

  • Exempts from this provision any ordinances, resolutions, rules, regulations, or policies adopted or implemented prior to December 31, 2014.

  • Excludes the Oklahoma Corporation Commission from the restrictions on regulating oil and gas operations.

  • Repeals 52 O.S. 2011, Section 137, which previously granted certain powers to cities and towns relating to oil and gas exploration.

  • Declares the act effective immediately upon passage and approval for preservation of public peace, health, and safety.

Legislative Description

Oil and gas; prohibiting local regulation of certain oil and gas activities. Emergency.

Last Action

Conferees unable to agree

5/22/2015

Committee Referrals

Environmental Law3/18/2015
Energy2/3/2015

Full Bill Text

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